Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 Chevelle Gas Tank

2009-04-12 Thread ted laidig
Frank;    You didn't say in your post whether it was a new tank or used that you was using for a replacement.  When I dropped mine to replace the sending unit I coated the top of the tank with anti-rust gel, let that dry and went over the top of that with some brush enamel that I had laying

Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel

2009-04-12 Thread Rick Schaefer
You said that you checked filters. How about the fuel sock in the tank? It may be allowing enough fuel to pass for normal driving, but not enough when you get on it? On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 9:13 PM, dar...@hopeandcompany.com wrote: *Double check all your rubber fuel lines. I had the ones

Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel

2009-04-12 Thread Johann Grobler
Rick, I think you have touched on the real cause! My 65 Malibu suffered from fuel starvation due to the blocked and broken sock and the gunk that came through. Cleaned the tank, removed the sock and fitted an in-line fuel filter. End of problem - Original Message - From: Rick

Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel

2009-04-12 Thread Rich Pruett
Good idea; rubber has a shelf life of 5-6 years. If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy. Red Green - Original Message - From: dar...@hopeandcompany.com To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009

Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel

2009-04-12 Thread Dave Benjamin
Just put new sending unit in about a year ago. Trying to get gauge more accurate. Dave Ingersoll,Ontario My Web Site: http://members.tripod.com/benj30/ - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 11:48 AM Subject: Re:

[Chevelle-list] Faceplate on 1970 Radio

2009-04-12 Thread Dan Solomon
Interested in removing the faceplate on the radio in my 70 so I can either rework it or replace it. I have the spring clips off but it looks like the AM/FM slide switch needs to be removed as well. Anyone had one of these apart before or have access to a Delco service manual? The last thing I

[Chevelle-list] where were all the classics today?

2009-04-12 Thread J. Brady
I had my '66 out, and expected to see a variety of other classics out with it being a nice day AND a holiday, and how many did I see?? ONE. And that's if you include seeing the hood of my '66 from the driver's seat.. Where was everyone's cars today? Jim '66 Malibu

Re: [Chevelle-list] where were all the classics today?

2009-04-12 Thread Tom Rightler
I had my 70 out Tom Rightler MCC Newsletter Editor - Original Message - From: J. Brady jmb...@yahoo.com To: Chevelle Group chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 9:30 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] where were all the classics today? I had my '66 out, and expected to

Re: [Chevelle-list] where were all the classics today?

2009-04-12 Thread bad66chevelle454
I was out in my 62 Caddy todaydidn't see any other classics though. -Original Message- From: Tom Rightler bluess...@comcast.net To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 6:41 pm Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] where were all the classics

Re: [Chevelle-list] where were all the classics today?

2009-04-12 Thread Brian Ogstad
My 72 is in the shop with the body off and the frame being stripped.

Re: [Chevelle-list] where were all the classics today?

2009-04-12 Thread Brad Waller
We took my wife's '98 Blazer out today, but I drive my '67 five days a week... Brad Waller b...@epage.com On Apr 12, 2009, at 6:30 PM, J. Brady wrote: I had my '66 out, and expected to see a variety of other classics out with it being a nice day AND a holiday, and how many did I see??